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Build out one side to make it fit to recommended width (see instructions; likely 48" finished; don't forget to take into consideration the thickness of your drywall when doing the build out); drywall it to match existing wall; paint, done.

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Build out one side to make it fit to recommended width (see instructions; likely 48" finished; don't forget to take into consideration the thickness of your drywall when doing the build out); drywall it to match existing wall; paint, done.

I would rather have a more stable frame around the opening. Any ideas?

"I would rather have a more stable frame around the opening. Any ideas?"
Yes, as I said: build out one side (use 2x4's) to make one side wider so as to shrink the opening to 48". Sorry I wasn't more explicit. You could build up on both sides but to me that is double work.

"I would rather have a more stable frame around the opening. Any ideas?"
Yes, as I said: build out one side (use 2x4's) to make one side wider so as to shrink the opening to 48". Sorry I wasn't more explicit. You could build up on both sides but to me that is double work.

Take a look at the pics....
What if I were to cut the existing drywall 4-5 inches let's say on the right side....and I just buy two 30' bi-fold doors?

Take a look at the pics....
What if I were to cut the existing drywall 4-5 inches let's say on the right side....and I just buy two 30' bi-fold doors?

Bob already gave you your answer twice. Your picture shows the door centered ion the opening, all you have to do is frame it in the same amount on both sides. 2x4's is was you use. Now your talking about 30" doors. What do you want to do?

Bob already gave you your answer twice. Your picture shows the door centered ion the opening, all you have to do is frame it in the same amount on both sides. 2x4's is was you use. Now your talking about 30" doors. What do you want to do?

I know and I apologize. Your talking to an amateur here. Regarding the 30' doors....if I could just cut the drywall 4-5 inches back and buy two 30' doors instead that would be the best, but take a look at a new pic I just posted. There is a 2x4 behind there so I don't that's a go.

Unless those 2x4s are load bearing, you should be able to cut them out, move new ones in at the 60" or so opening width and use two 30" doors.
You might try to look at some videos or come back here with more questions. Perhaps:

Unless those 2x4s are load bearing, you should be able to cut them out, move new ones in at the 60" or so opening width and use two 30" doors.
You might try to look at some videos or come back here with more questions. Perhaps:

Quick google led to this as representative:http://www.askthebuilder.com/397__Lo...fication.shtml
If you aren't sure, get someone into your basement who can help with this. It likely is not load bearing as they would likely be metal tubes from floor to upper beam but I'm not there and you are and you have to be sure to be safe with what you are doing.

Quick google led to this as representative:http://www.askthebuilder.com/397__Lo...fication.shtml
If you aren't sure, get someone into your basement who can help with this. It likely is not load bearing as they would likely be metal tubes from floor to upper beam but I'm not there and you are and you have to be sure to be safe with what you are doing.

Definitely. What if I just drywall the open space without putting 2x4's at all?